THROUGH THE DOGGY DOOR | OFFICIAL TRAILER

THROUGH THE DOGGY DOOR - The documentary revolves around the story of Sheldon Paishon, a talented surfer who was born and raised on the rugged shores of Oahu’s Westside. Far from an idyllic Hawaiian paradise, the community has been ravaged by drugs, poverty and the long reverberations of colonialism. At the age of 12, Sheldon’s parents lost their house and the family was homeless, living out of a tent for the remainder of Sheldon’s adolescence. With a deep drive to overcome all odds and live out his dream of professional surfing, Sheldon battles through the harsh realities of being homeless. Eventually he is taken under the wing of popular pro surfer Mason Ho, who recognized his immense talent and helps guide him through a world he’s seen very little of. Can Sheldon capitalize on the opportunities afforded him and become a pro surfer or will the relentless pull of poverty be too much to overcome? The film aims to inspire and ignite a deeper conversation about the realities of homelessness, the struggle of poverty in Hawaii and the importance of self-belief.
"Top Documentary" Hawaii International Film Festival 2022
www.throughthedoggydoor.com
Written & Directed by Joe Alani
Produced by Alani Media & Mason Ho
Film Sponsors:
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[@123downthecount5]

Yah u Sheldon. First time I met this guy, he was 8-9 years old walking on farrington highway with his surfboard bare feet no slippahs no shirt walking from maili to makaha.. searching for waves and money for weed!! 💯

[@NuffSaidProductions]

@ Newport Beach Film Festival Oct 16th! Saw your flyer in Blackie's today and looking forward to it!

[@ponokaneakua847]

Fuck yeah from the trenches. Real shit 🙌🏾💯👊🏽

[@jakegrace108]

this guy shreds so hard, seen him (and Mason) often at Makaha, \I've never seen anyone faster on that wave. I look forward to this movie

[@AK-ms5zk]

How do you watch it?

[@bennyblanco2323]

It's ridiculous how few views and likes many surf videos like this have. Making movies like this takes a lot of time, talent, money and effort. Surfers, on many occasions, are really selfish and ungrateful. Leave your like to the trailer and some comments, it doesn't cost that much.

[@absainth]

Aloha! Would love to watch this! Where to access full movie? Mahalo!

[@ThroughTheDoggyDoor]

Aloha Aimee - The film is not out yet but we will be doing some showings in California and Hawaii in the next few months then release it later this year. We'll be posting the showing dates on the website any day now. www.throughthedoggydoor.com

[@bigwavedave2655]

Man not sure why it wasn’t advertised better. Would’ve loved to watch it. It’s played in the palace theatre in Hilo earlier tonight but unfortunately I found out about it too late 😢

[@Kellyjpere]

I want to watch this, it looks mean!

[@Carolanna808]

Next month at the film festival?

[@JackXR-wc5zs]

When it coming digital? id pay

[@bobross5079]

Groovy Hawaiian Fun Fact : BOTH Maui Police Chief AND Kauai Police Chief came from Vegas after they helped cover up the MGM Massacre

[@swayitocarl]

Is this really true? Thats super insane if so

[@sk8083r]

Yeah Sheldon. Congratulations

[@jordasimmons7980]

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